Digestion and Absorption Question 12
12. If for some reason our goblet cells are non functional, this will adversely affect: [2010]
(a) production of somatostatin
(b) secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands
(c) maturation of sperms
(d) smooth movement of food down the intestine
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Answer : d
Hints & Solution
(d) Goblet cells, found in the intestinal mucosal epithelium, secrete mucus. The mucus lubricates the food for an easy passage. So, if for some reason, goblet cells become nonfunctional, it will adversely affect the smooth movement of food down the intestine.
